The 40th Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race is the charitable arm of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend, which itself is in its 42nd year. Toyota will maintain its role as sponsor of the Grand Prix of Long Beach through 2017, as part of a multi-year deal.

The Pro/Celebrity Race benefits Racing for Kids, an organization that’s been around since 1989 seeking to improve the lives of kids in Children’s Hospitals across the country. Since 1991, Toyota has donated more than $2.3 million to Racing for Kids via the race in Long Beach.

Drivers in this year’s event include last year’s winner Alfonso Ribiero, as well as Stephen Baldwin, Brian Austin Green, and Frankie Muniz. Muniz’s work on obscure Disney TV movie Miracle in Lane 2 undoubtedly prepared him for his win in 2005 and should bode well for his performance this year.

Frankie Muniz is a soap box derby super star

The remaining 17 drivers will also be comprised of past celebrity and pro winners. Said Ed Laukes, VP of marketing, performance, and guest experience for Toyota Motor Sales, “We wanted to do something unique for this final race. By hosting a field comprised mostly of past Toyota Pro/Celebrity winners, we anticipate this to be the most competitive race in the event’s history with a diverse field of celebrity and professional drivers.”

This year’s final and 40th Pro/Celebrity race will take place on Saturday, April 16, in Long Beach, California, on a stretch of 1.97 miles.

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